Residential Counselor: Bridge Street- 7085

About the program

The program is staffed 24/7 and you will develop strong relationships with other CHR programs, primary health and pharmacies to best support those in our care. Make a real difference by supporting individuals in crisis or transition on their path to stability and independence. Join a collaborative team where every day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and change lives!

Responsibilities

• Maintains physical environment and program standards to CHR, DMHAS, JCAHO and any other licensing standard
• Makes sure medications of all residents are observed and managed according to the Adult residential medication policy and procedure
• Communicates effectively with other staff about the day's events
• Teaches and assists residents in areas such as nutrition, healthy living, meal preparation, hygiene, laundry, banking and budgeting, and basic home care skills
• Aids in administrative tasks as directed by the supervisor
• Facilitates educational and skill-building groups and one-to-one interventions as per the treatment plan
• Collaborates and coordinates care with providers and families as necessary
• Supports residents in addressing medical and psychiatric needs
• Maintains accurate documentation in compliance with agency and program standards
• Attends staff meetings, supervision, trainings, and other meetings as assigned

Qualifications

• High diploma or GED required
• Two years’ experience working with a relevant population preferred
• Valid driver’s license required with a good driving record

Benefits

Why Join CHR?

• Award-Winning Workplace: Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years!
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
• Retirement Savings: Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
• Education & Tuition Support: Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
• Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
• Career Development: FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
• Internal career fairs: Connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.
• Wellness Program: Annual wellness stipend.
• FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
• Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
• Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling
• Employee Involvement: Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
• Stay Informed: Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.

Pay

Starting at $19.00/hr min., and up commensurate upon experience. Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off of relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

Schedule

Several shifts available/hours flexible